This consultation ended 16 August 2018.
Summary of outcome
The summary of responses is now available.
Details of outcome

Summary of responses , file type: PDF, file size: 537 KB
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Original consultation
We are seeking your views on changes to the regulation of fostering services in Wales.
Consultation description
This consultation seeks your views on a new set of fostering regulations to replace The Fostering Services (Wales) Regulations 2003.
The proposed regulations include:
- requirements upon local authority fostering services
- requirements upon independent fostering agencies
- a revised process for approving foster parents.
We are also seeking your views on draft statutory guidance and a code of practice to accompany the regulations.
Consultation documents

Consultation document , file type: PDF, file size: 645 KB
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Annex A , file type: PDF, file size: 269 KB
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Statutory Guidance and Code of Practice , file type: PDF, file size: 830 KB
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Regulations , file type: PDF, file size: 905 KB
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Additional information
We are holding information events:
- Wrexham 16 July 2018
- Cardiff 19 July 2018
To attend contact RISCAct2016@gov.wales by Friday 6 July.
Spaces are limited and subject to availability.